The content on this website was created in 2014. In 2016, we took the site down pending, what we thought was an imminent 2nd referendum with different priorities. We are still waiting but have decided to reinstate the site because much (but not all) is still relevant. The very least it offers is a source of good indy material. When Indyref2 or Scotref is triggered the questions will be updated. April 2018

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Why should we be an independent country?

With independence we can build the country that we would all want to live in.

Yes, the National Health Service is currently run by the Scottish Parliament and government and will remain so.

In terms of health policy, Scotland is already effectively independent.

The Scottish government will continue to fund all the health services it currently provides, including cross-border services. Medical experts have already made clear that the contracts currently in place to provide for cross-border treatment would carry on in exactly the same way.

EU Directives protect our access to cross-border treatment, and there are also separate agreements in place with countries outwith Europe.

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What is the economics case for independence?

International businessman Ivan McKee has worked in manufacturing for 30 years; he currently has interests in manufacturing businesses in Scotland, England and Eastern Europe and runs his own manufacturing turnaround and consultancy company. His work has taken him across the globe, including periods working in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.

He is one of 2200 business people who have joined Business for Scotland.

According to Ivan:

“All the financial data clearly shows that Scotland as a stand-alone economy would be more prosperous than at present. The primary focus of the UK economy is the City of London and the banking sector, manufacturing as a consequence is often overlooked.”

My global experience has shown me how dynamic, responsive and successful smaller countries can be, when given the scope to focus on what is important for their economies and businesses”.

Watch Ivan’s economic case for independence here:

Is Scotland’s economy dependent on oil? What else does Scotland have?

Even without oil and gas, Scotland’s wealth per head of population is 99% of that of the UK’s, and ranks behind only London and the South East of England on this measure.

We have many other strong industries on which Scotland can build. We have: